Photography Archive
Here’s what’s inside my camera bag for travel photography at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and beyond–the Nikon mirrorless camera and lenses I use, tripod, and other gadgets. As we head into 2024, I’ve once again made changes to the photo gear I carry in the parks and on other trips. I’ll start with a fair
In this guide, we’ll offer tips & tricks watching Fantasmic at Disneyland, best & worst views, sitting & standing locations to see the nighttime spectacular, whether dining packages are worth the money, and suggestions for taking better photos of this impressive Disney nighttime spectacular. (Updated April 27, 2023.) For those unfamiliar with it, Fantasmic is
Our guide to the best & worst Disneyland fireworks viewing locations offers a ‘where to watch’ Wondrous Journeys map and photos so you can see how it looks from each spot. We also share lesser-known views of the nighttime spectaculars, so you can avoid heavy crowds on Main Street. (Updated February 2, 2023.) For starters,
Want to know what’s in my camera bag for 2023 and beyond? This post shares the Nikon lenses, mirrorless camera, and DSLR that I use at Walt Disney World. Once an annual “tradition” this time of year in response to reader questions, this post is back for the first time in three years. It comes
Festival of Fantasy is the daytime parade in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This guide offers viewing recommendations for the best & worst spots, photography tips, and whether it’s worth a Genie+ Lightning Lane selection. (Updated June 13, 2022.) Let’s start with brief background. Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade debuted almost a decade ago
Looking for the best camera or lenses, tips for taking great photos or to improve your photography? This guide offers tutorials to take better photos in a variety of scenes at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond! (Updated March 22, 2020.) These tips are key, and will help you take better photos of Disney fireworks,
Walt Disney World sells Memory Maker and Capture Your Moment, both of which are PhotoPass photography packages. In this post, we’ll review whether they’re worth the money, the quality you can expect from PhotoPass images, and also the differences between Walt Disney World and Disneyland. (Updated February 5, 2020.) For some guests, no review is
Want to know what’s in my camera bag? In this post I talk about the DSLR and mirrorless cameras I use, plus lenses, tripods, and other photography equipment I carry to the Disney Parks and on other travel we do. This post has become an annual “tradition” this time of year in response to reader
Have you ever seen Walt Disney World or Disneyland covered under a blanket of freshly fallen snow during the winter? It’s long been a dream of ours to visit the parks during a blizzard, and despite it being one of our top Disney bucket list items, we sadly have not yet had that experience. This
Photographing dark rides at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is tough, but with these tips, you should be able take great on-ride photos! This guide will help you improve your photography on the toughest dark rides like Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Pirates of the Caribbean. There are a lot of great reasons to
This post details the best views of World of Color, why I do not recommend the dessert party or dining package, and tips for taking great photos of the show. As a Disneyland local, I’ve seen World of Color 40+ times in the last 6 years from every possible vantage, and this is my regularly
